Friday, May 18, 2012
Business owners, community members and volunteers came out to the monthly Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Bo-Tiki welcomed the group Thursday night!
Are you a member of the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce? If not, consider joining and taking part in the monthly Chamber Mixer! Each month, organizers get-together, network and brainstorm about promoting local businesses right here in Gulfport, South Pasadena and South St. Pete. Check out our photos from this month's mixer at Bo-Tiki and learn more about the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce on their website. Do you have photos from the event? Add them to this story!
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Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce
4926 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport, FL
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Bo-Tiki
3015 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL
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Can San Trantow is a holistic healer with a headquarters located right here in Gulfport.
Prior to 2001, Can San Trantow was not sure of his calling, much less where to take root. Trantow lived in Germany at the time and was learning about holistic healing. The idea of a career in the field was never something he took seriously. “I didn’t know what I was searching for,” said Trantow. “I was young and I thought all of this spiritual stuff was just crazy.” In his youth, Trantow studied his passion for art, painting and even graphic design. However, he vividly remembers a void in his life. Regardless of what he was doing or pursuing, Trantow said, “there was always something that did not fulfill me.” Over time Trantow’s view of the holistic world transformed. He began to study holistic healings as well as the art of meditation. …
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Can San's
2838 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL
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Stop by the Third Saturday Art Walk, Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival and Splash and Dash this weekend!
We're here to help you plan your weekend in Gulfport, St. Pete and the beaches! Gulfport We're starting this week's Patch Minute in the Art Village Courtyard in Gulfport. The Art Village is a hot spot during the monthly Art Walks. This Saturday come on down to Gulfport from 6 - 10 p.m. for the Third Saturday Art Walk. You can watch live glassblowing at the Industrial Arts Center for free or join in and register to blow glass for a fee, grab a bite to eat at one of several local restaurants and find something unique and local at one of dozens of vendors on Beach Boulevard. St. Pete. We all love food, in addition to grabbing a bite to eat in Gulfport, you'll be able to sample an array of dishes in downtown St. Pete in the Grand Central …
Update your voter registration information today at the Gulfport Senior Center. That and much more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."
Voter Registration: The Gulfport Senior Center will have forms and voting information available today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you plan on stopping by bring your driver's license or social security number. Award Nominations: Nominate a young person for the Gulfport Teen Council Outstanding Youth Award by filing out the nomination form attached to this story and turning it into the Gulfport Recreation Center. For more information check out the story, "Gulfport Teen Council Looking for Outstanding Youth." Crime Watch Survey: Organizers with the Gulfport Crime Watch are asking everyone to fill out a short survey in order to increase attendance and participation in their monthly meeting. Attached is a short survey encouraging your thoughts …
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Gulfport Senior Center
5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Gulfport couples are confident more communities will follow the city's actions and create domestic partnership registries. Supporters believe the momentum will eventually lead to legalizing same-sex marriage across the country.
Historic Day in Gulfport Nearly two dozen supporters joined in celebration with cheers as Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes signed an ordinance creating a domestic partnership registry on Wednesday. “I never thought I’d see this in my lifetime," Gulfport resident Chris Spencer said. Spencer and his life partner Steve Merchant showed their support during Mayor Mike Yakes' public signing of ordinance 2012-10 at Gulfport City Hall. The night before, council voted unanimously to pass the ordinance, creating a domestic partnership registry in Gulfport. In front of a packed council chambers with overflow in the hallway, all five members of the council showed support with their votes. An uproar of enthusiasm spread through the room moments after the last…
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Gulfport City Hall
2401 53rd St S, Gulfport, FL
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Mimi is a playful pocket pit in search of a home!
Mimi has been at Pinellas County Animal Shelter, 12450 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 33774, for around three months. Mimi is a smaller pitbull, commonly known as a "Pocket Pit". Don't let her small size fool you though, she's got the same amount of love to give as any of the bigger dogs! Mimi is super affectionate and would fit perfectly in with any family looking for a dog. How to Adopt Mimi is ready to go to her forever home. Adoption costs $35 and includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Mimi, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, …
From fried green tomatoes to smoked salmon, Stella's serves up breakfast plates made to please. Welcome to our first "Local Flavor" article, complete with a description to jump-start your appetite.
With all the local restaurants and made-to-order specialties in and near Gulfport, we know you have an important decision to make! Where to have breakfast, lunch or dinner right here in town. Each week, we'll fill you in on something delicious! If you love eggs, veggies and cheese, you'll love one of Stella's quiche de jour options on their menu. There's always more than one option, but on this day I ordered the vegetable and goat cheese dish with a side of hash browns. The quiche de jour is $5.95 with a side of either hash browns, home fries or grits. The portion is well worth that price and the "surprise" combination is a winner for my taste buds! The vegetable quiche pictured included onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, goat…
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Stella's
3119 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL
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The next Pinellas County Sheriff candidate debate, set for July 17, will feature all candidates who meet the June 8 qualifying deadline.
Organizers are searching for a venue large enough to hold around 500 people for an upcoming Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate forum. That's double the number of attendants at the first National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum-sponsored forum in April. The upcoming forum, scheduled for July 17, will feature all candidates meeting the June 8 qualifying deadline. The first NASLEMM-sponsored forum drew an audience that included ex-sheriff Jim Coats, who resigned from his seat in November to care for his ailing wife, and many city and county officials. The six approved candidates — Interim Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, Randy Heine, Tim Ingold, Greg Pound, former sheriff Everett Rice and Scott Swope — fielded questions on handling …
Gulfport CERT Meeting today, Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer tonight and more in "5 Things to Know in Gulfport."
Gulfport CERT: The monthly Gulfport CERT meeting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Senior Center. For more information contact CERT at (727) 916-8014. Mixer Tonight: Stop by the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce mixer tonight at Bo-Tiki at 5:30 p.m. Meet and greet local businesses and learn more about the organization. Coffee Talk: There is a Coffee Talk book discussion today from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Gulfport Public Library. Pick up a copy of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich at the Circulation Desk. For more information call (727) 893-1073. Domestic Partnership Registry: Did you check out the video of Mayor Mike Yakes signing the domestic partnership registry into law? The City of Gulfport taped and shared the video with …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
According to a national agency, Tampa-St. Petersburg has the nation's most financially distressed consumers, due to high unemployment and difficulty paying for housing. Just how bad is it out there?
Are you feeling financially distressed? How bad is it out there? Tell us in comments below. High unemployment and difficulty paying for housing are the major reasons Tampa-St. Petersburg consumers are the most financially troubled in the United States. According to CredAbility, a national nonprofit credit couseling and education agency, Tampa Bay is the most distressed major metro area in the nation — worse than Detroit, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Households in Washington, D.C., are the most financially healthy, followed by those in Boston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Honolulu and Dallas-Fort Worth, according to the agency. Those are among the key findings of the latest CredAbility Consumer Distress Index, which tracks the …
Cherlene Willis
1:21 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
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